1. The term "chondria" is Greek and means "cartilage" or "breast bone."
- However, the term "hypochondriac" has a completely different meaning.
2. Hypochondriac: A person who is abnormally anxious about their health to the point where they suspect they have a serious condition based on a few minor symptoms.
- However, the term "hypochondriac" has a completely different meaning.
2. Hypochondriac: A person who is abnormally anxious about their health to the point where they suspect they have a serious condition based on a few minor symptoms.
Guy: Hey man, you don’t look so good, y’alright?
Hypochondriac: Nah not really, I’ve got a migraine, I swear I’ve got a brain tumour or something.
Guy: Ouch, I’m sure it’s just a plain ol’ migraine…
Hypochondriac: Nah not really, I’ve got a migraine, I swear I’ve got a brain tumour or something.
Guy: Ouch, I’m sure it’s just a plain ol’ migraine…
by Poosy November 25, 2013